Senior Director, Business Management

Overview

The Director/Senior Director for Business Affairs is a key leadership role within the Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (ODU). Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs, this position provides strategic and operational financial leadership for the College of Health Sciences, the Joint School of Public Health, and the School of Nursing. The Director/Sr. Director is responsible for overseeing complex financial structures comprising general funds, contractual funds, discretionary/gift funds, and endowment funds. This role ensures sound financial planning, stewardship, compliance, and business operations across the assigned academic units.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range financial and strategic planning for the College and Schools.

• Partner with Deans to develop, monitor, and manage budgets in compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.

• Ensure internal controls and appropriate oversight are in place for all fund types, including general, development, and endowment funds.

• Provide regular financial reporting and analysis to college/school leadership, with guidance on interpretation and planning.

• Support the development of financial models for new program planning.

• Advise leadership on financial, operational, and administrative matters.

• Ensure adherence to spending, contracting, and reconciliation procedures in alignment with institutional guidelines.

• Partnering with the Division of Talent Management and Culture may oversee human resources functions within the division including organizational planning, recruitment, performance management, and staff development.

• Provide general oversight of other administrative and business units as required.

• Serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the AVP.

• Evaluate operational practices for effectiveness, recommending and implementing improvements.

• Lead or manage special projects and initiatives related to business operations.

• Deliver guidance and training to stakeholders on financial systems and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• Progressive leadership experience in financial and business operations in a higher education or complex organizational setting.

• Demonstrated knowledge of budget development, fund management, and compliance standards.

• Experience working with multiple fund types including state, gift, endowment, and grant/contract funds.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

• Experience in an academic health sciences environment or public higher education institution.

• Familiarity with Banner or other enterprise financial and HR system

Location : Location

US-VA-Norfolk